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Headlights!
#336237 Dec 1st, 2010 at 01:13 PM
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Finally! After two decades of trying, I managed to capture a Black Vulture showing off his main identifying field mark, HEADLIGHTS.
Headlights are bright white circles on the underside tips of a Black Vultures wings that show ONLY in flight under perfect lighting conditions. I braved mid-20 degree weather on Percy Priest Lake about 4 miles from my house at 6:30 this morning, to find a Kettle of Black Vultures, JUST starting to leave on today's foraging. I got over 30 pictures , most showing headlights, but this is the best one. I am giddy like a school girl over these pictures!

BLACK VULTURE WITH "HEADLIGHTS"
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Thornius #336238 Dec 1st, 2010 at 01:24 PM
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That is absolutely gorgous.Thorn.

Thanks for sharing that.

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Thornius #336239 Dec 1st, 2010 at 01:58 PM
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Really terrific, Thorny!

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Tina #336254 Dec 1st, 2010 at 09:50 PM
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yes, exceptional.

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Thornius #336258 Dec 2nd, 2010 at 05:24 AM
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Thornius #336662 Dec 6th, 2010 at 08:04 AM
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Excellent picture. Congrats on your getting them. bop

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